Travel with family: trekking on the Elsa river

For those who want to travel with family, but wish to enjoy a green moment during their vacations in Florence.
An exciting tour that will entertain everyone: a trek along a richly vegetated Chianti river trail.

Length: half day 5 hours approx. Departure 9.30 a.m. Return 2.30 p.m.

Start and end: colle Val d’Elsa

Difficulty: easy

Description: transfer to Colle Val d’Elsa, departure on foot from the Diborrato waterfall. Walk of about 4 km. For those who want at the end of the walk it will be possible to explore the magnificent watercourse thanks to a raft. Together with the staff you will float up to your waist in the crystal clear waters (this activity is possible from June 15 to September 15). At the end of the experience you will relax with a picnic along the banks of the Elsa river.

Tips: We require comfortable clothing and hiking shoes preferably with equipment suitable for rain and waterproof for rafting, if you do not want to miss the opportunity to take a dip we also recommend the swimwear. We also recommend a change of shoes and socks.  

• Qualified local nature guide who will accompany you from your arrival in Colle val D’Elsa until the moment of return after the picnic
• Experience with rubber dinghy rafting on the Elsa river from 15 June to 15 September
• Picnic lunch with local products